The Bolgenach is, for much of its length, an untamed, wild mountain river. It rises below the Riedbergerhorn (see Tour 10), passes through Balderschwang, and flows into the Weißach south of Sulzberg. In just 26 kilometers, it overcomes an elevation gain of 600 meters – and carries a correspondingly high level of energy.

Due to its high flow velocity, it also carries large boulders in its riverbed. These are constantly shifted, especially during heavy rainfall or snowmelt. The numerous gravel coves along the trail therefore look different after each flood. In these dynamic habitats, nothing remains the same for long.

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1. Bridge over the Bolgenach River – 150-Year-Old Spruce Trunk loop from Balderschwang

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2. Piesenkopf – Scheuenalpe loop from Balderschwang

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3. Lenzenalpe – Signpost to the Lenzenalpe loop from Balderschwang

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Location: Balderschwang, Oberallgäu, Allgäu, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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Wild river landscapes along the Bolgenach

1. Bridge over the Bolgenach River – 150-Year-Old Spruce Trunk loop from Balderschwang

2. Piesenkopf – Scheuenalpe loop from Balderschwang

3. Lenzenalpe – Signpost to the Lenzenalpe loop from Balderschwang

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